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Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in 2027
Blockchain & Crypto

Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in 2027

Morgan Stanley has postponed the launch of tokenized stock trading through its alternative trading system until the first quarter of 2027.

Microsoft Exec: AI Faces Weaker Safety Rules Than Everyday Products
Science & Technology

Microsoft Exec: AI Faces Weaker Safety Rules Than Everyday Products

Microsoft President Brad Smith has said that milk and washing machines currently face stricter safety rules than artificial intelligence.

Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody and Prepares Collateral Framework
Blockchain & Crypto

Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody and Prepares Collateral Framework

Standard Chartered has launched custody services for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Mastercard and WEX Join Forces on Fleet Payments in Asia-Pacific
Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and WEX Join Forces on Fleet Payments in Asia-Pacific

WEX and Mastercard are working together on a fleet payments network that will bring several types of vehicle-related expenses into one system.

Pay Space Magazine Named Media Partner for Ecommerce Forum 2027
Fintech & Ecommerce

Pay Space Magazine Named Media Partner for Ecommerce Forum 2027

Pay Space Magazine Named Media Partner for Ecommerce Forum, 4th February 2027, Hilton London Canary Wharf, bringing together senior leaders from across the ecommerce sector.

PayDo Partners With Convera to Expand International Payment Capabilities
Fintech & Ecommerce

PayDo Partners With Convera to Expand International Payment Capabilities

PayDo has partnered with Convera to expand its SWIFT payment capabilities, allowing customers to receive international transfers and manage onward payments through its existing platform.

Polygon Blockchain Payment Settlement Platform Expands to TRON
Blockchain & Crypto

Polygon Blockchain Payment Settlement Platform Expands to TRON

Polygon Open Money Stack now supports world’s largest network for USDT (TRC-20)

Connected Africa 2026 to Bring Africa’s Telecom Leadership Together in Johannesburg
Finance & Economics

Connected Africa 2026 to Bring Africa’s Telecom Leadership Together in Johannesburg

Johannesburg will become a focal point for Africa’s telecommunications and digital transformation agenda on 15 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton, when the 7th Edition Connected Africa – Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit brings together senior telecom executives, digital leaders, technology innovators, infrastructure providers and industry experts.

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Day One: Hong Kong’s Financial and Fintech Community Comes Together for a Packed Opening Day
Fintech & Ecommerce

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Day One: Hong Kong’s Financial and Fintech Community Comes Together for a Packed Opening Day

A busy exhibition floor, high-level discussions and thousands of face-to-face conversations set the tone as iFX EXPO Asia 2026 officially gets underway at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

SBC Summit Europe Builds on Amsterdam Move With Regulated Markets Focus
News

SBC Summit Europe Builds on Amsterdam Move With Regulated Markets Focus

SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19–21 April 2027.

PwC: AI Faces Biggest Cybersecurity Preparedness Gap
Science & Technology

PwC: AI Faces Biggest Cybersecurity Preparedness Gap

A new PwC survey suggests that massive AI systems and cybersecurity investments are not yet translating into resilience against threats, as organizations are not so well prepared for attacks on their AI infrastructure yet.

MAS Finalizes AI Risk Management Guidelines for Singapore’s Financial Institutions
Science & Technology

MAS Finalizes AI Risk Management Guidelines for Singapore’s Financial Institutions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its finalized Guidelines on AI Risk Management for financial institutions. The rules ask firms to manage risks across the full life of an AI system. They also cover risks that come from third-party providers. The final version follows a public consultation held in November 2025.

Banking Leaders Converge in Johannesburg to Shape Southern Africa’s Next Chapter of Digital Financial Transformation
Finance & Economics

Banking Leaders Converge in Johannesburg to Shape Southern Africa’s Next Chapter of Digital Financial Transformation

Senior banking and financial-services leaders from across Southern Africa will converge in Johannesburg on 14 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton for the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards.

Nayax Enters US Fuel Retail Market With Trusted Partner
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nayax Enters US Fuel Retail Market With Trusted Partner

Allied, the new partner for Nayax, has served the retail petroleum industry since 1978.

Plaid Ushers in New AI Models for Fraud, Payments & Credit
Fintech & Ecommerce

Plaid Ushers in New AI Models for Fraud, Payments & Credit

Fintech unicorn from California, Plaid scales its intelligent finance system with enhanced AI models.

Major Blockchain Joins Global Dollar Network, Adding USDG to $4B Stablecoin Ecosystem
Blockchain & Crypto

Major Blockchain Joins Global Dollar Network, Adding USDG to $4B Stablecoin Ecosystem

Arbitrum holds roughly $4 billion in stablecoins. Until now, the network has not shared in the economics of that money. But a new partnership with the stablecoin network behind USDG changes that.